Convert Ceramic Vase To Lamp

You want a vase large enough to allow you to work with but also stable enough to support the fixtures you are.

Convert ceramic vase to lamp. Vikki said i did some research online before i started working on the vase turned lamp. Secure the wires with a bolt. There are a few ways to do this that vary with the amount of drilling and equipment involved. You can buy washers in a number of sizes so don t forget to bring your vase or bottle to the hardware store.

Vase with fitted lamp holder the trick is to use a circular diamond drill bit and use it very slowly on the ceramic base in order to drill the flex and rod holes to avoid shattering the vase. You may be surprised at how straightforward the process is and of course this tutorial works for anyone who has a solo vase. Method 1 of 2. All you need is an afternoon and some basic supplies and you ll be on your way to creating a unique light for your home.

A cheaper alternative is to roll up your sleeves pull out the power drill and make your own perfect pair by using twin vases and lamp kits. Next thread the wiring from the lamp kit through the hole you ve drilled. I also found out that when drilling porcelain you must keep the area wet because the drilling generates lots of heat. That way you can easily pick one out that fits.

Then slide a washer over top of the wiring so it covers the opening of the vase. Among the projects you can undertake is turning the vase into a lamp. An ordinary ceramic vase or jar such as a ginger jar can easily be transformed into a beautiful lamp in just a few steps. Making the lamp with drilling 1.